Professional basketball can take you many places. While several former Texas A&M players are working their way through summer league, Andersson Garcia chose to head back home to play in the Dominican Republic Basketball League.
A month ago, Garcia was turning heads, averaging a double-double with 15.7 points and 11 rebounds per game, leading the Rookie of the Year race. Though his numbers dipped slightly, he maintained the top spot and was officially named the DRNBL Rookie of the Year. His final stat line: 13.7 PPG, 9.9 RPG, 5.9 APG, and 1.3 SPG with the Marineros de Puerto Plata.
Nicknamed the “Dominican Dennis Rodman,” Garcia became known for relentless rebounding and tenacious defense during his time at Texas A&M. He was a fan favorite and etched his name into the program’s record books with several notable achievements:
Rebounds in a season: 327Offensive rebounds in a season: 156Rebounds in conference play: 180Rebounds by a junior: 327Offensive rebounds by a junior: 156
Below is the official announcement of his accomplishment.
El talento y los números no mienten 🧠💥
Andersson García se quedó con el Novato del Año sin discusión de la temporada 2025🔥#LaSuperLiga#LNBpic.twitter.com/2eERtZ3qUQ
— #LaSuperLiga (@lnbrd) July 22, 2025
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